Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy (Acts 10:34-35).
joined . . . to . . . Lord— (Numbers 18:4, Numbers 18:7). "Proselytes."
separated—Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down (Ephesians 2:14-16).
eunuch— (Acts 8:27, etc.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general.
dry tree—barren (compare Luke 23:31); not admissible into the congregation of Israel (Deuteronomy 23:1-3). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 56:3:
Isaiah 56:1
Isaiah 56:5
Zechariah 9:7
Acts 8:27
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